Archive for the ‘winter’ Category

Winter crazies.

Tuesday, January 25th, 2011

We’ve entered that silly part of the winter calendar when brain cells start vibrating in loopy patterns. Yep, the US National Toboggan Championships are coming our way.

US National Toboggan Champioships, The Big Kahoonas.

Here’s the scoop. And here’s the proof.

(There’s a good reason nearby Mt. Battie is called Mt. Battie.)

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Snow creatures in Rockport.

Tuesday, January 18th, 2011

Snow horse in Rockport.

The last winter storm left snow so deep, this beautiful horse was frozen in the front yard of this Rockport home.

Snow horse in Rockport.

Is that the saddle waiting for a rider?

Snow fish, Rockport, Maine.

While nearby, a frozen, but fierce, folk art fish guards this garage.

Snow bird house, Rockport, Maine.

And luxurious condos shelter real snow birds.

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Winter windows.

Tuesday, January 4th, 2011

Snowflakes on window, blue sky, winter in Maine.

After a winter storm in Maine the sky is usually bright blue.

Ice on window, blue sky, after storm in Maine.

Which makes our windows so pretty.

Icicles, ice, on window after winter storm in Maine.


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Blizzard.

Tuesday, December 28th, 2010

Just a tiny glimpse of yesterday’s storm.

In Maine, the bright, sunny days that come when a storm departs are always amazing!

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Merry Maine Christmas!

Tuesday, December 21st, 2010

It’s Christmas time in Maine.

Red berry Christmas wreath in Rockport, Maine.

You can tell by all the simple and charming wreaths on doors, barns, lamposts, churches, mailboxes, and jeeps.

Christmas wreath in Rockport, Maine.

They look absolutely perfect on our New England architecture.

Wreaths on the Community Chruch in Northport, Maine.

Snowy wreath on cape in Maine.

Castine Christmas wreath.

Wreaths are used in many cultures and often relflect the idea of strength or eternity.

Belfast Christmas wreath.

(In Maine, they often stay up until spring arrives.)

Wreath at Sunnyside Gardens, Bangor, Maine.

Wishing everyone all the joys and happiness this season brings!

Or as Mike Crosson heard on the radio — “During this holy season, I wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, Merry Festivus, Happy Kwaanza, and for all you atheists – have a nice day.”

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